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[prithvi]

Hello all.This is Prithvi,16.Aspiring to be a sports journalist.Well,I want to do BA via dist learning first.What course to do?BA in s\journalism and broadcasting and then MA in Sports journalism?or directly BA in sports journalism?Also please say which British univ offers Dist learning for the BA course.

 

[JayFarrar]

First off, welcome.
Now, don't go to college. That's a waste of time.
Step 1 is get a twitter account and learn html, or whatever the kids are doing the interwebs with and make a blog.
I forget step 2, but Step 3 is where you count all your money.
Good luck and best wishes.

 

[Stitch]

Just say you went to "Michigan" and let people draw their own conclusions.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/101506/saturday-night-live-university-of-westfield-online

I don't know how many Brits are on here, but if you are 16, you can look for a college yourself. I did.

 

[Ace]

Prithvi,

I would not consider a BA or MA in sports journalism if such a thing even exists.

You could study journalism, but I would strongly consider you major in something else and maybe double major in journalism, minor in journalism or just work in journalism (school paper, stringing for local paper) while getting a degree in something else.

If you are really into sports writing, maybe consider a major in sports management or something like that.

In journalism you will be judged much more on your clips than your degree (though a degree from a prestigious journalism school does open more doors).

But I would rather have a more rounded education these days and have more opportunities open -- in sports information, sports management, marketing, etc.

 

[prithvi]

Prithvi,

I would not consider a BA or MA in sports journalism if such a thing even exists.

You could study journalism, but I would strongly consider you major in something else and maybe double major in journalism, minor in journalism or just work in journalism (school paper, stringing for local paper) while getting a degree in something else.

If you are really into sports writing, maybe consider a major in sports management or something like that.

In journalism you will be judged much more on your clips than your degree (though a degree from a prestigious journalism school does open more doors).

But I would rather have a more rounded education these days and have more opportunities open -- in sports information, sports management, marketing, etc.

True sir.Its good to have more opportunities.Thats why,I was asking.I feel I need some training in sports writing.Also,I am interested in Broadcasting too.Because,I get more opportunities.So,what do you suggest?A BA in Journalism and Broadcasting and then MA in sports journalism?Also,you seem to have good experience.People around me are scaring me off.They say,the field is'nt good.They say,the salary is'nt good enough.What do you say?Thanks.

Just say you went to "Michigan" and let people draw their own conclusions.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/101506/saturday-night-live-university-of-westfield-online

I don't know how many Brits are on here, but if you are 16, you can look for a college yourself. I did.

Hi Stich.Thanks for the link.I tried a lot to search for a college ,but could'nt.Can you give me some info on which US or Brit univ's offer the courses I mentioned above via dist learning.Thanks.

First off, welcome.
Now, don't go to college. That's a waste of time.
Step 1 is get a twitter account and learn html, or whatever the kids are doing the interwebs with and make a blog.
I forget step 2, but Step 3 is where you count all your money.
Good luck and best wishes.

Hello Jay.Thanks.I am on my way to make a blog.Could you suggest what to post in?Like I have good knowledge in football and Cricket.I am passionate about both sports.Yeah,and tennis too.I am just asking,what to post in,like reports or what?Thanks.

 

[Stitch]

Sock puppet. If you can find this site, you can find a college. It's not that difficult. I found all sorts of information about college before the Web was available to the public.

To be honest, if you aren't a sock puppet, you need training in writing, which you can get in secondary school, before you consider making a career of it.

 

[Ace]

Privthi,

Your friends are right. The field isn't good, the salaries aren't great. The hours stink. You have to love it.

 

[slappy4428]

Just say you went to "Michigan" and let people draw their own conclusions.

Should I kick your ass now, or wait until you least expect it (and I didn't go to Michigan)?

 

[Stitch]

Just say you went to "Michigan" and let people draw their own conclusions.

Should I kick your ass now, or wait until you least expect it (and I didn't go to Michigan)?

It's not as if I went to an Ivy League, BCS or a school mentioned for academic achievements. BTW, watch the clip I posted.

 

[prithvi]

Sock puppet. If you can find this site, you can find a college. It's not that difficult. I found all sorts of information about college before the Web was available to the public.

To be honest, if you aren't a sock puppet, you need training in writing, which you can get in secondary school, before you consider making a career of it.

Sorry mate.Could you give the URL of the site?

Privthi,

Your friends are right. The field isn't good, the salaries aren't great. The hours stink. You have to love it.

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

 

[BobSacamano]

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

You'll know way before it's too late. And if you have the talent to really pull it off, it's going to become an issue of patience.

You're only 16, little man. Once you begin your higher education and start taking other courses, you might find something that not only makes more sense as a career path, but actually speaks to you. I started college in the states as a marketing major with intentions to jump into advertisement. I loved it, loved the earning potential, and was convinced of it until journalism started happening for me.

What's true for you now may not be true after two years of education, and whatever you change your mind to probably won't be true on the eve of graduation.

This, by no means, is to imply that you shouldn't pursue it. Learn the craft, try and master it (like we all still are), and be involved to whatever capacity your schedule can justify. Just don't be so sure of anything at an age where, quite honestly, you don't know anything.

 

[Stitch]

Sock puppet. If you can find this site, you can find a college. It's not that difficult. I found all sorts of information about college before the Web was available to the public.

To be honest, if you aren't a sock puppet, you need training in writing, which you can get in secondary school, before you consider making a career of it.

Sorry mate.Could you give the URL of the site?

Privthi,

Your friends are right. The field isn't good, the salaries aren't great. The hours stink. You have to love it.

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

Match-fixing in cricket is a good option now.

 

[EagleMorph]

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

If you love sports, don't become a sports journalist. Stay a fan, you'll enjoy sports more.

Become a sports journalist if you love to write. Even as a TV or radio broadcaster, you'll write everything you say (or at least your notes so you can successfully ad-lib). You'll blog and tweet and have to converse and more ways than you count via the written word.

At some point in this job, your love of sports diminishes. Maybe not all the way - I still love games I'm not covering - but certainly to a degree. What keeps you going is your love of a good story, of crafting a perfect sentence. Then crafting a second, and a third, and a fourth, until you've crafted a story that you're proud of.

That's what this business is all about.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

Have you ever heard of the space bar? Or were the spaces held up in customs?

 

[prithvi]

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

You'll know way before it's too late. And if you have the talent to really pull it off, it's going to become an issue of patience.

You're only 16, little man. Once you begin your higher education and start taking other courses, you might find something that not only makes more sense as a career path, but actually speaks to you. I started college in the states as a marketing major with intentions to jump into advertisement. I loved it, loved the earning potential, and was convinced of it until journalism started happening for me.

What's true for you now may not be true after two years of education, and whatever you change your mind to probably won't be true on the eve of graduation.

This, by no means, is to imply that you shouldn't pursue it. Learn the craft, try and master it (like we all still are), and be involved to whatever capacity your schedule can justify. Just don't be so sure of anything at an age where, quite honestly, you don't know anything.

Thanks sir. .

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

If you love sports, don't become a sports journalist. Stay a fan, you'll enjoy sports more.

Become a sports journalist if you love to write. Even as a TV or radio broadcaster, you'll write everything you say (or at least your notes so you can successfully ad-lib). You'll blog and tweet and have to converse and more ways than you count via the written word.

At some point in this job, your love of sports diminishes. Maybe not all the way - I still love games I'm not covering - but certainly to a degree. What keeps you going is your love of a good story, of crafting a perfect sentence. Then crafting a second, and a third, and a fourth, until you've crafted a story that you're proud of.

That's what this business is all about.

No sir.I love to write too.I love to put it up too.And I enjoy sports too.Its like that.But,the issue is,how good this field is?People are scaring me off.They say,its no good field.They say,the jobs are not at all secure.We might be sacked any time.Is it true?Also,the salary.They say its just worse.True?

 

[WriteThinking]

No sir.I love to write too.I love to put it up too.And I enjoy sports too.Its like that.But,the issue is,how good this field is?People are scaring me off.They say,its no good field.They say,the jobs are not at all secure.We might be sacked any time.Is it true?Also,the salary.They say its just worse.True?

You're only 16, so it doesn't really matter. But, yes, it's all true.

See Ace's and BobSacamano's earlier posts to see what to do about it.

(Oh, and a word of immediate advice, just so it doesn't bug all of us: Insert a space between sentences in your posts).

 

[Twoback]

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

If you love sports, don't become a sports journalist. Stay a fan, you'll enjoy sports more.

Become a sports journalist if you love to write. Even as a TV or radio broadcaster, you'll write everything you say (or at least your notes so you can successfully ad-lib). You'll blog and tweet and have to converse and more ways than you count via the written word.

At some point in this job, your love of sports diminishes. Maybe not all the way - I still love games I'm not covering - but certainly to a degree. What keeps you going is your love of a good story, of crafting a perfect sentence. Then crafting a second, and a third, and a fourth, until you've crafted a story that you're proud of.

That's what this business is all about.

I'll call bs on that.
Your love for sports does not have to diminish. I love sports more now than at any point since I was a teen, and that was a long, long time ago.
In fact, based on comments to me, I'd say the ability to convey that passion is what has been most responsible for my successes.

 

[Ace]

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

If you love sports, don't become a sports journalist. Stay a fan, you'll enjoy sports more.

Become a sports journalist if you love to write. Even as a TV or radio broadcaster, you'll write everything you say (or at least your notes so you can successfully ad-lib). You'll blog and tweet and have to converse and more ways than you count via the written word.

At some point in this job, your love of sports diminishes. Maybe not all the way - I still love games I'm not covering - but certainly to a degree. What keeps you going is your love of a good story, of crafting a perfect sentence. Then crafting a second, and a third, and a fourth, until you've crafted a story that you're proud of.

That's what this business is all about.

I'll call bs on that.
Your love for sports does not have to diminish. I love sports more now than at any point since I was a teen, and that was a long, long time ago.
In fact, based on comments to me, I'd say the ability to convey that passion is what has been most responsible for my successes.

You can still love sports, but you have to put aside your fandom for any team you cover.

And if you are a big fan of a college or pro team you don't cover, you won't be free to go to their games very often.

 

[Sports_Scribe]

Mate,I am really scared now. .I love sports.I am passionate.What if I dont succeed in this field?

If you love sports, don't become a sports journalist. Stay a fan, you'll enjoy sports more.

Become a sports journalist if you love to write. Even as a TV or radio broadcaster, you'll write everything you say (or at least your notes so you can successfully ad-lib). You'll blog and tweet and have to converse and more ways than you count via the written word.

At some point in this job, your love of sports diminishes. Maybe not all the way - I still love games I'm not covering - but certainly to a degree. What keeps you going is your love of a good story, of crafting a perfect sentence. Then crafting a second, and a third, and a fourth, until you've crafted a story that you're proud of.

That's what this business is all about.

I'll call bs on that.
Your love for sports does not have to diminish. I love sports more now than at any point since I was a teen, and that was a long, long time ago.
In fact, based on comments to me, I'd say the ability to convey that passion is what has been most responsible for my successes.

You can still love sports, but you have to put aside your fandom for any team you cover.

And if you are a big fan of a college or pro team you don't cover, you won't be free to go to their games very often.

Exactly. For me, personally, I enjoy the sports. I love the sports (baseball, football, etc.) rather than the specific teams.

 

[prithvi]

No sir.I love to write too.I love to put it up too.And I enjoy sports too.Its like that.But,the issue is,how good this field is?People are scaring me off.They say,its no good field.They say,the jobs are not at all secure.We might be sacked any time.Is it true?Also,the salary.They say its just worse.True?

You're only 16, so it doesn't really matter. But, yes, it's all true.

See Ace's and BobSacamano's earlier posts to see what to do about it.

(Oh, and a word of immediate advice, just so it doesn't bug all of us: Insert a space between sentences in your posts).

How are you guys managing it then?